Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 1 Weight For sale here is a

For sale here is a Hardy Hydra 4 3/8" fly reel

Set up for right hand retrieve

This reel is located in Europe

The reverse half wells cork grip is in great shape with only light soiling

Varnish is excellent overall except for one small scuff adjacent to lettering on the butt

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 1 Weight For sale here is aFor sale here is a scarce and very early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3 1 2 (2 3 8" diameter). Late 19th century reel owing to the lack of model number on the reel foot (instituted at the turn of the century), or serial number (instituted in 1908). This model was later dubbed the "Peerless" in 1911; before it was known as the "Celebrated Trout and Bass Fly Reel". The screw in the center of the counterbalance was also a very early feature on